START TIMES

REGISTRATION

Online registration closes November 1st at 11:59 p.m.
Registration is only available online.
You need to Register by October 23 to guarantee yourself a shirt.
A limited number of shirts will be available as supplies last to those who register in person at Fleet Feet at packet pickup.

There is no race day registration.
The last chance to register is IN PERSON at Fleet Feet during packet pickup:
November 5: 10am-5pm

COURSE CERTIFICATION AND MAPS

Half Marathon: The course begins on south park drive and heads towards Manzanita Avenue. Runners will go UNDER Manzanita (there is a new path that goes under the road along the creek) and come out on the other side going toward 5-Mile. They will follow the green path (it is parallel to Centennial Avenue) to the levee where they will turn left and continue on the levee until it comes out at Wildwood Rd. At Wildwood Rd. runners will turn right and stay on the road (which turns into Upper Park Rd.) all the way back to Day Camp. Day Camp is the turn around point. Runners will head back exactly the same way they came until they get back to lower park. When runners go back under Manzanita (headed to lower park) they will turn right at the pedestrian bridge and then turn left onto North Park Drive (North Park Drive is parallel to Vallombrosa) and continue toward the pool at 1-mile. Runners will then continue on Vallombrosa Way and go behind the CARD building and then out around onto Mangrove (they will follow the sidewalk) back into lower park.

Half Marathon RelayThe first leg will be approximately 7 miles, the second a little over 6 miles. Each runner will receive a long sleeve technical shirt and finisher’s medal. Relay teams are responsible for:

Arriving on time to the transition area. We recommend that the second runner be at the transition area by 8 a.m.

Transportation to and from the transition area

The second runner will wear the timing chip, both runners wear a bib number

Relay transition area will be at the Chico Rod and Gun Club parking lot in Upper Bidwell Park after the turn around. This is a site of an aid station so volunteers will be present.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

To the course:
Enter Chico via Highway 99 either from the north or from the south. If you are coming from the north on 99, take the Highway 32 offramp and turn right at the first intersection. If you are coming from the south on 99, take the 32 offramp and turn left at the second intersection. Now you're heading west on 32 (East 8th St). From here,

Take 8th St just under a half-mile, then turn right on Sycamore St.

Sycamore St runs a few blocks into Woodland Ave, which runs parallel to the park. The park itself will be closed to vehicle traffic on race day, so find a parking spot on or near Woodland Ave. Please be courteous and park legally. Do not park in a way that blocks local residents' entry to or exit from their homes.

There are several entrances to the One Mile Recreation Area from Woodland Ave. For race-day packet pickup, look for the sign marked Pre-Registered. If you need to check clothing prior to your race, look for the Sweat Check. For any other assistance, make your way to the Information booth.

To Chico Rod & Gun Club:
Chico Rod & Gun Club indoor range is located in Upper Bidwell Park between Horseshoe Lake & Bidwell Golf Course. Take East Ave to Manzanita Ave and turn into upper Bidwell Park on Wildwood Ave (at the roundabout by the firehouse #5), turn right on Upper Park Rd. the range is on the left side (big brown building with green roof). Follow this link for a map.

To Fleet Feet packet pickup:
As above, from Highway 99 head west on Highway 32 (East 8th St). From here,

Take 8th St about a mile then turn right on Main St.

Drive north on Main St. Fleet Feet is located between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Fleet Feet's phone number is 530 345-1000.

PACKET PICKUP

Avoid race day crowds by visiting Fleet Feet the Saturday before the race:
Saturday, November 5: 10am-5pm

Fleet Feet - Chico
241 Main Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-1000

Fleet Feet Chico is located on Main between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Downtown Chico. You can pick up your race number, information, and official Almond Bowl race shirt (if registered by cut-off or if supply is still available). November 5th is the last opportunity to register for the race at Fleet Feet. Registration on that day must be done IN PERSON.

Or pick up your packet on race day, November 6th, at Bidwell Park.
Packets available prior to race between 6:45 and 7:45 a.m. You must be registered to pick up your packet as there is no race-day registration.